- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jefferson, TX
Jefferson El
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482473002763
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Jefferson · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson El has class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson El ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Jefferson, TX.
School address
District: Jefferson Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482473002763 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Jefferson El held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 482473002763 · Jefferson, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 9.9:1 · 73.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson H S (383 students)
Jefferson El held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Jefferson El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson H S
Jefferson H S
383 students
- Jefferson J H
Jefferson J H
307 students
- This school
Jefferson El
286 students
- Jefferson Pri 149
Jefferson Pri Sch
149 students
What this shows Jefferson El reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson El compares
Jefferson El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.8% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in Texas - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,973
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.3%
African American 29.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Jefferson El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson Isd reports $14,973 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Pri Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson El
How many students attend Jefferson El?
Jefferson El has 286 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jefferson, TX. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson El?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson El is 9.9:1, which is 33% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 37% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson El?
73.8% of students at Jefferson El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson El?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson El is White at 57.3% of enrollment, in Jefferson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson El?
Jefferson El has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jefferson El rank among public schools in Jefferson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson El ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Jefferson, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Jefferson Isd?
Besides Jefferson El, Jefferson Isd also operates Jefferson H S (383 students), Jefferson J H (307 students), and Jefferson Pri Sch (149 students). See the Jefferson Isd district page for the complete list.